BA 2009-07-09
NOTICE OF
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
July 9, 2009
Chairman: Vice Chairman: Staff Liaison:
Donald Perschbacher Tim Oates, Deputy Chief - Prevention
Commissioners: Alternate Commissioners:
Laura Ketchum Harold Copher
Mark LeGros Virginia Harn
John Hoppie Douglas Robinson
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Regular Meeting:
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall
255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Coppell, Texas, will meet on
Thursday, July 9, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 255 Parkway Blvd.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from
the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
REGULAR SESSION: (Open to the Public)
ITEM 1:
Call to Order.
ITEM 2:
Approval of Minutes of April 2, 2009, Meeting.
ITEM 3:
Election of Vice Chairman.
ITEM 4:
Public Hearing to consider approval of a variance request from Section 9-2-6(D) of
the City’s Zoning Ordinance, for the property located at 117 Whispering Hills
Drive. Bryan and Kate Forsythe are requesting a 12-ft. variance to allow for the
construction of a fence and driveway gate in the front yard of their property in this
SF-12 zoned district, in order to provide a somewhat confined area for their
children to play.
To date, two gateposts have been constructed, without a permit, 18 feet off the
street. The City’s Zoning Ordinance states that it shall be unlawful to erect or
maintain a fence within the front yard of any lot, from the front building line to the
front lot line. The “front building line”, as that term is used, means: the building
line established by the building constructed on the lot if such established building
line is a greater distance from the front lot line than that established by law.
ITEM 5:
Public Hearing to consider approval of a variance request from Section 35-2(B)
2(b) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, for the property located at 920 Warren
Crossing. Rodney and Melissa Helm are requesting a variance to allow for the
completion of a 560 sq. ft. arbor and patio, including outdoor kitchen, located in
the east sideyard of their lot, in this SF-9 zoned district. The contractor
demolished the previous arbor and patio in that same location, but failed to obtain
a permit for the construction of the new, now partially-constructed structure.
The City’s Zoning Ordinance requires that an accessory structure exceeding 150
sq. ft. in area maintain the same minimum side setback as is required for the main
structure. The minimum side setback for SF-9 zoning is 8 feet.
OTHER
BUSINESS:
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* Reminder of Friday, July 24 deadline date, for those wishing to re-apply to
serve on Board of Adjustment or any other board / commission.
* Discussion of substandard housing.
ADJOURNMENT.
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e.
sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation
in or access to the City of Coppell-sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the
City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of
the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V.
Bowman, ADA Coordinator or other designated official at (972) 304-3699, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY
TX, 1-800-735-2989).
IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF COPPELL ORDINANCE NO. 95724
Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in the
City of Coppell is illegal.
Es ilegal llevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier junta
oficial de politica en la ciudad de Coppell.
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This agenda was posted on the City of Coppell bulletin board by 5:00 p.m., June 29,
2009, by Tim Oates ___________________________.